by Sarah Wilson | Jan 30, 2024 | Europe, Italy, Travel
Have you ever considered taking an Italian course in Florence and exploring this gorgeous city? Well, I spent a week doing just that. What To Expect On A One-Week Intensive Italian Course In Florence In the mornings, I studied Italian on a one-week intensive...
by Sarah Wilson | Jan 10, 2024 | Europe, Malta, Travel
The Mysterium Fidei Museum lies beneath St Catherine’s Monastery in the heart of Valletta. It is a fascinating underground complex and hidden garden that has been off-limits to the public for over 400 years. And is still home today to a few cloistered nuns of...
by Sarah Wilson | Dec 28, 2023 | Czech Republic, Europe, Travel
Thinking about taking a short break in Prague in the winter? Great idea! Many European cities are so much more enjoyable in winter – prices are lower, and there are fewer crowds (unless it’s Christmas market season). Prague is simply stunning – yes, even...
by Sarah Wilson | Nov 25, 2023 | Europe, Spain, Travel
Nestled in the heart of Andalusia, Granada is a beautiful city with a rich history. While the impressive Alhambra dominates the town and is a must-visit, there’s much more to see and do in Granada than just that. From hidden gardens and local markets to...
by Sarah Wilson | Aug 15, 2023 | Europe, Travel, Turkey
Many airlines offer stopover programmes to make long layovers more interesting. When you book a flight that stops in an airline’s main hub, you might have the chance to stay in that city for a few hours to a few nights without extra cost. Some airlines...
by Sarah Wilson | Aug 8, 2023 | Europe, France, Travel
St Emilion is a very popular and easy-to-do day trip from Bordeaux. This small town, famous for its superb wines, is in the Aquitaine region of France (Nouvelle-Acquitaine), approximately 47 kilometres, or 28 miles from Bordeaux. It’s only half an hour...
by Sarah Wilson | Aug 2, 2023 | Europe, France, Travel
Is Bordeaux worth visiting? Yes, most definitely, it’s an absolutely beautiful city. After a week of housesitting in Beziers and before starting my next housesit in Chabanais, I found myself with a few days to spare. Bordeaux was conveniently located halfway,...
by Sarah Wilson | Jun 23, 2023 | Europe, France, Travel
When our friends at European Waterways initially invited Jonathan and me for an incredible adventure—a luxury barge cruise in Burgundy- we couldn’t contain our excitement. Jonathan had always harboured a dream of living aboard a barge, and having both...
